A widely used preservative blend combining phenoxyethanol with ethylhexylglycerin, which also acts as a skin-conditioning agent and boosts antimicrobial efficacy. It protects formulations from bacterial, yeast, and mold contamination.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Mild irritation or stinging | Uncommon | Transient, more likely on broken or sensitive skin |
Allergic contact dermatitis | Rare | Sensitization to phenoxyethanol or ethylhexylglycerin documented in patch-test cases |
Contact urticaria | Very rare | Isolated reports of immediate hypersensitivity to phenoxyethanol |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.